Krug Collection 1985

TIME’S SECOND REVELATION OF KRUG 1985

Krug Collection is always a surprise, a new story of a Krug Vintage.
Krug Collection 1985 is the time’s second revelation of Krug 1985.
It is a blend of broad, concentrated, deep, with lots of fruit aromas wines coming from 30 different growths.

Tasting notes

Krug Collection 1985 has gained depth and beauty, with an astoundingly velvety deep golden colour. Aromas which build in depth include warm bread fresh from the oven, mild spices and even pepper and wax. On the mouth these aromas come together in unctuous, generous opulence with honey and toffee flavours while it highlights delicate, rare flavours of white truffle as well as perfectly ripened figs and even blackcurrant, bursting with sunshine.

Eric Lebel

Chef de Caves, Krug

The year 1985 will be remembered for record-breaking frosts in January, rainy and cold June and from July to the end of the cycle climate was sunny with some periods of heat and storms. The result was a harvest of low yields (normal for Chardonnays and very low for Pinot Noirs) with extremely high quality, remarkable for the balance of its wines.

Henri Krug, president of the house from 1977 to 2002, considered 1985 as the most difficult year for the recreation of Krug Grande Cuvée due to the strong character of the year. Krug 1985 today as Krug Collection 1985 has evolved into a Champagne which combines richness and intensity as well as freshness and vitality. It is a very Krug Champagne!

Together with Krug’s other Champagnes, Krug Collection 1985 has made Krug the world’s best-rated Champagne for years and like all Krug Champagnes, it can age beautifully.

Krug Collection 1985 is a blend of broad, concentrated, deep, with lots of fruit aromas wines coming from 30 different growths. Pinot Noirs (48%), Chardonnays (30%) and Meuniers (22%) are at the origin of this very unique and original Champagne remarkable for the balance and quality of its wines.

Eric Lebel

KRUG COLLECTION 1985

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White of black truffle soufflé, chicken, veal or fish in sweat and sower oriental dishes can join nicely. Other excellent combinations can be created with spicy dishes, desserts as orange pudding, carrot cake or autumn baked fruits with a light sabayon sauce or simply have this Champagne with a good cigar.

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